Norway–UK Seafood Summit 2026: Exclusive Market Insights and Industry Debate in London

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) will host the Norway–UK Seafood Summit on 24 February 2026 at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall in London, bringing together leading analysts, policymakers, and industry experts to unveil the latest market data and trends shaping the seafood sector. 

Now in its 5th year, the summit has become a must-attend event for industry stakeholders, offering unparalleled access to insights on trade, sustainability, and innovation across the seafood value chain. 

The programme this year will be centred around whitefish, salmon, coldwater prawns and cod, with a line-up of experts delivering real-time data and projections for the future. Setting the scene, strategic market insights will be delivered from the likes of McKinsey, Worldpanel and the UK Seafood Federation. The part blue foods play in the future of global food security will be interrogated by the Institute of Marine Research, amongst a range of aquaculture and fisheries specialists. Before industry perspectives are explored through panel debates featuring sector experts as well as proprietors from the fish and chip industry. 

“This annual event has become the premier meeting place for the seafood industry in the UK, and the leading forum for connecting and building relationships between both Norwegian and UK industry stakeholders” said Bjørn-Erik Stabell, UK Director, Norwegian Seafood Council. “For 2026, we have curated a pioneering line-up of speakers who are involved in shaping the future of this industry. They will be sharing cutting-edge insights, forward looking intelligence and bold ideas, to inspire and drive action across the entire value chain.​” 

Programme Highlights include: 

• Market Outlook & Trade Trends – Strategic insights from McKinsey, Worldpanel, and the UK Seafood Federation 
• Sustainability & Innovation – Fisheries management, aquaculture breakthroughs, and the role of blue foods in global food security 
• Value Chain Perspectives – From supply to plate, including retail realities and HoReCa trends 

Speakers include: 

• Alexander Andersen, Associate, McKinsey – Global protein market outlook 
• Joe Shaw Roberts, Worldpanel by Numerator – UK consumer trends 
• Dave Parker – Sainsbury’s – Retail Realities: Meeting Consumer Demand in Store 
• Simon Dwyer, CEO, UK Seafood Federation – Industry status and challenges 
• Catarina Martins, Chief Sustainability Officer, MOWI – Aquaculture innovation 
• Christian Riber, CEO, Norcod – Farmed cod opportunities 
• Jack Bobo, Executive Director, Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, UCLA – Future of food and seafood’s role 
• Plus perspectives from leading chefs and operators on how these trends reach the plate 

Attendees can register here: 
https://en.seafood.no/news-and-media/activities-and-conferences/2026-norwayuk-seafood-summit/